Blowing Up the Forecasting Process

In an ever volatile world, effective planning and forecasting starts with understanding what the operational drivers are in any organization. Scott Brennan, Accenture’s director for the Enterprise Performance Management practice, talks with Business Finance chief editor Peter Alpern about the necessary tools and technologies to gauge future performance, how they are best integrated and why more efficient and accurate planning, budgeting and forecasting begins by blowing up the process.

For more, don't miss Business Finance's interview with Scott Brennan, Q&A: Bringing a Dynamic Approach to Forecasting, and Brennan's article, In Volatile Times, Traditional Planning and Forecasting Falls Short .